Undergraduate Specialization- BAES

Overview

Our Education Sciences major offers students the chance to specialize in educational technology. This specialization helps you succeed in one of the most in-demand fields in the 21st century. In our carefully crafted educational technology courses, you’ll learn about instructional design, multimedia, virtual reality and more. Our program connects education basics with modern technology to equip you for the changing job landscape. In this major, we help students develop practical skills and portfolios to succeed in public and private industries after graduation. 

Undergraduate Program Highlights

We developed our undergraduate Ed Tech specialization to respond to the increasing demand for professionals skilled in technology nationwide. As learning technologies and web-based activities become the norm in many industries and educational institutions, the need for functional expertise in this field has grown significantly. Our innovative and flexible educational technology courses bridge the gap between education fundamentals and the evolving landscape of technology. This approach equips our graduates with the knowledge and skills to adapt to these transformative changes, empowering them to thrive in their careers.

Completing this program not only gives you expertise in educational technology but also improves your overall tech skills. You’ll even create an ePortfolio to showcase your abilities to potential employers. Ed Tech training opens doors to diverse career paths, including roles in corporate training departments, K-12 and higher education, the military, technology development and more.

Attend Online or On Campus

Our flexible course options, including online and in-person classes, let you choose what works best for your schedule. Whether you prefer a traditional classroom setting or online learning, our program has something for everyone.

Questions?

If you have additional questions, please email the program coordinator, Bojan Lazarevic, Ph.D.

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    Educational Technology Specialization Curriculum

    Interested in delving deeper into the Education Sciences major with a focus on Ed Tech? Explore our educational technology courses in the UF catalog or by checking the course listings on the UF  Schedule of Courses.

    • EME 2040: Introduction to Educational Technology (Flyer)
    • EME 3044: Issues and Trends in Educational Technology
    • EME 3319: Design and Development of Educational Multimedia (Flyer)
    • EME 3813: Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments
    • EME 4010: Distance Education Research and Practice
    • EME 4673: Introduction to Instructional Design
    • EME 4320: Instructional Development for Teaching and Learning

    Recommended Course Sequence

    Year 1

    Fall

    • EME 2040

    Spring

    • EME 4010
    • EME 4673

    Summer

    • EME 4320

    Year 2

    Fall

    • EME 3319
    • EME 3044

    Spring

    • EME 3813

      Fall Course Availability

      • EME 2040
      • EME 3813
      • EME 3044*
      • EME 3319*

      Spring Course Availability

      • EME 2040
      • EME 3813
      • EME 4010*
      • EME 4673*

      Summer Course Availability

      • EME 2040
      • EME 3813
      • EME 4320*

      *Online only